Here's the thing.....

Thank you Laura for expressing what this board means to most of us.  We all need a good swift kick in the ass sometimes.  I for one will never take offense to anyone telling me that I need to straighten up and fly right. 

All of you are the ones who I come to when I need that kind of talk because someone has "been there, done that".  I got a PM yesterday from someone telling me that they are concerned about the quantity of food that I am taking in.  I needed that as a reminder that YES, I am eating too much sometimes and need to pay more attention.  TODAY, I was very aware of what I was eating and how quickly I was eating.  I slowed down and cut back and I could tell when I was getting full.  I will try really hard to keep doing that so I don't screw up this wonderful gift that I have been given.

Anyway, I have lurked on other boards and posted a bit, but I have not found a more caring or more supportive group than on this PA board.  Nobody on 2 other boards even bothered to respond to my labs post that I had put up last week... shows the difference.  I'm staying here!!! 

LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Thank you Laura,
I posted a very personal reply to Dee just now, and I was going to make it private, but kept it on her thread.  I used to be the same way she is behaving, and I no longer act out my anger like that.  Unfortunately, I do still nibble carbs when I feel angry, or upset, and I regret it.  But, I am no longer making excuses like I used to.  

IMHO, Dee is in a lot of emotional pain, as I remember feeling that way.  I know what my diagnosis was for all that angry acting out.  It took me too many years to start changing my behavior, and I destroyed my marriage along the way.

Last week, when I posted about my three year surgiversary, I expressed my love and appreciation for this board.  I have been so grateful that you guys have put up with my babble, and even tolerate my insane grandmother stuff, bragging on Izzy and Lincoln.  I feel like you are my cyber family, and I actually hate when I must go more than a day or two without contact with you all.  Just as my AA family understands me in one way, you guys understand me in another way.  

I hurt seeing the anger being directed at some of my friends here.  But, more importantly, I hurt for Dee, as I remember feeling that out of control and angry and terrified and lonely.

Laura -

Well put.  Add me to the list of people who truly appreciate the dedication that the veteran WLS folks have to this board. 
Lisa

Laura,

    Your expression on this topic was right on the money...This is a rare thing to happen here and we will not tolerate it long term so it will go away. 

  This is one of the most active supportive boards on OH and there is a reason! 

**hugs**

This is so insane for someone to do this bad behavior but consider who it came from. I am probably one of the few that Norm hasn't yelled it and thats because when he shares his knowledge and correction he and the Mrs. share their knowledge I respect and appreciate it like I do with all of you. I thing if we ignore it and not give it the power it will fade into the sunset. I always say living well is the best revenge. We are doing what we are suppose to do and if someone doesn't well that is not due to lack of our support. And also DITTO to everyone else's posts.